Aviation workers across Nigeria are set to stage a nationwide protest on

August 21, 2024, in response to the Federal Government’s continued

deduction of 50 per cent from the internally generated revenue of key

aviation agencies.

The unions disclosed this in a letter dated August 14 2024, titled, “Save

Aviation From Collapse” adding that, the affected agencies include the

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Nigerian Meteorological Agency,

Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, and the Nigerian Safety

Investigation Bureau.

The unions warned that critical safety activities within these agencies are

already being compromised due to the financial strain imposed by the

deductions, and cautioned that they would not be held responsible if the

aviation industry becomes dysfunctional due to these financial constraints,

and in preparation for the protest, the unions have directed all state councils,

women’s commissions, youth councils, and branches of their unions

nationwide to fully mobilize and ensure widespread participation.